Wilson Trailer Company | NHTSA Recall #11V481000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 11V481000 by Wilson Trailer Company. Includes 4 affected units, AUTOMATIC SLACK ADJUSTER/ACCURIDE/GUNITE, component: SERVICE BRAKES, AIR, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Wilson trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 grain trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.

Corrective Action

Wilson trailer will notify owners the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or wison trailer at 1-712-252-6477.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 11V481000
Manufacturer: Wilson Trailer Company
Report Received Date: 2011-09-22T00:00:00
Subject: Automatic slack adjuster/accuride/gunite
Component: Service Brakes, Air
Potentially Affected Units: 4

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Wilson trailer is recalling certain model year 2011 grain trailers manufactured from october 15, 2010, through january 31, 2011, and equipped with gunite automatic slack adjusters. due to an incomplete "knitting" of the iron at the time of casting, inadequate structural integrity of the slack adjuster housing can occur, which could cause the housing to break at the handle under normal operating loads.
Consequence Summary: Slack adjusters with this flow notch could crack under normal braking conditions causing loss of braking which could result in a vehicle crash.
Corrective Action: Wilson trailer will notify owners the slack adjusters will be replaced free of charge. the safety recall began on october 10, 2011. owners may contact accuride at 1-812-962-5000 or wison trailer at 1-712-252-6477.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

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NHTSA ID: 11V481000
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Created At: 1742808662
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Updated At: 1742808662
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